Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 1256 vs Valmet 905

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FarmallModel A

Farmall 1256

Row Crop

power
113 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 1256 specs
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ValmetModel B

Valmet 905

Row Crop

power
105 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 905 specs
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
ValmetValmet 905

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 1256 higher · +8 hp (+8%)
1256113 hp
905105 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1256 is in the 34th percentile; 905 is in the 28th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1256 higher · +4 ci (<1%)
1256407 ci
905403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1256 is in the 57th percentile; 905 is in the 56th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12566
9056
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 905 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
125616
90516
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1256 is in the 50th percentile; 905 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

1256 (A)905 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
ManufacturerFarmallValmet—
Model1256905—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterValmet—
ModelDT407D66D9—
Power Output113hp105hp▲ 1256+8 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ 1256+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement407ci403ci▲ 1256+4 ci · <1%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.6in4.7in▲ 905+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
TypeGear typeSynchromesh and two-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
Length164in201in▲ 905+37 in · +23%
Width91.7in84.3in▲ 1256+7.4 in · +9%
Height85.8in107in▲ 905+21.2 in · +25%
Operating Weight10,405lb9,766lb▲ 1256+639 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 1256Valmet 905Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 34th percentile (113 hp)B · 28th percentile (105 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 56th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 30th percentile (9,766 lb)
A · 1256B · 905Median Row Crop Tractor
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